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02/09/2012 SYRIA
As the killing continues, UN and Arab League propose joint observers in Syria
Seventy people were killed today in Homs. On Sunday, Arab League could recognise Syria’s opposition as the representative of the Syrian people. Turkey and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference announce fresh diplomatic initiatives. Some reports suggest Qatar and US might provide military support.
Beirut (AsiaNews) – The United Nations was expected today to take up an Arab League proposal for a joint monitoring mission in Syria. Meanwhile, in the country, reports speak of greater repression with more violent attacks, especially in the city of Homs. Opposition sources said 93 people...

02/09/2012 MALAYSIA-SAUDI ARABIA
"Blasphemous" Saudi Poet arrested in Malaysia and deported to Jeddah. Risks death
Kashgari Hamza, 23, the day before the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed published a comment on Twitter: " I do not like the halos of divinity around you. I shall not pray for you ". Forced to flee; he was arrested in Malaysia, and will be tried at home for blasphemy. He risks the death penalty.
02/09/2012 EGYPT
Alexandria: forced eviction of 62 Coptic families by the Salafis
Muslims in the area of el-Amerya, with the complicity of police and state authorities, set fire to Christian homes and shops, and forced several families to leave the country, under the threat of further violence.

02/08/2012 PALESTINE-ISRAEL
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem in favour of Fatah-Hamas agreement
Reconciliation responds "to the Palestinian aspirations for unity and we must be happy." Amazement at the criticism voiced by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. In any case, Msgr. Twal remains committed to a "peace for all, a good understanding with Israel and unity between the Palestinian brothers. "
02/08/2012 SYRIA
Battle in Homs. A more "Islamic" revolution; growing violence against Christians
The Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Serghey: Assad's fate "must be decided by the Syrians." Local sources inform AsiaNews of the growing violence, on the part of the regime's opponents, towards the Alawis, Christians and those alleged to be on the government's side.
02/07/2012 SYRIA – EUROPEAN UNION
Gregorios III Laham appeals to Europe for compromise in Syria
by Fady Noun
The Melkite patriarch of Antioch and All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem, is concerned that Syria has been caught up in a power game between the United States and Russia. He calls on Europe, which has a Mediterranean vocation, to take the initiative to prevent a civil war.
02/07/2012 SYRIA
Sergey Lavrov in Damascus to "soften" Assad. In Homs, the battle continues
After the veto of Russia and China on February 4, diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis intensify. Obama declares that there will not be a Libya style intervention. Belgium, Great Britain and the U.S. close their embassies in Damascus.
02/06/2012 IRAN
Tehran says it will attack anyone helping its enemies
The deputy chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issues the threat as its forces conduct military manoeuvres in an apparent warning to Arabic Peninsula nations. Obama says he believes Israel has not yet decided to bomb Iranian nuclear installations.
02/06/2012 PALESTINE
Fatah and Hamas reach agreement, Abbas to lead "technical government" to elections
The official announcement should come today. The elections, due to take place in May, should put an end to a division that has lasted since 2006 and sees Hamas govern Gaza and Fatah the West Bank.
02/06/2012 CHINA - SYRIA - UN
Chinese media claim veto to UN resolution against Damascus "for the good of the people"
The main newspapers close to the communist government highlight distrust of the Western bloc. Beijing is behaving "responsibly" and looking after the welfare of the Syrian people. The blockade imposed by Russia and China within the Security Council condemned by the United States. Meanwhile, in Syria people continue to fight and die.
02/04/2012 ITALY
Responding today to Jesus' question: "Who do you say I am?"
An International Symposium on "Jesus our contemporary," to be held in Rome from 9 to 11 February, organized by the Italian Churches’ Committee for Cultural projects. Cardinal. Ruini: "a strong message to society and a cultural world that are oppressed by so many other concerns and many other needs."

Altri articoli
02/03/2012 KUWAIT
Islamist parties win the elections in Kuwait
02/03/2012 ASIA
1.24 million deaths from malaria: twice those estimated by the WHO
02/03/2012 EGYPT
Egypt, two dead and 400 wounded in clashes between police and protesters after the massacre at Port Said
02/02/2012 IRAQ
Authors of 2010 massacre of Christians in Baghdad set to die
02/02/2012 ASIA
Baltic Dry Index falls to record low by Maurizio d'Orlando
02/02/2012 EGYPT
Massacre at Port Said between fans. The military: factions that want destabilization
02/01/2012 IRAQ - CHINA
Kirkuk: Christians in prayer for release of Chinese bishops and priests by Louis Sako *
02/01/2012 CHINA - EGYPT
Sinai, 25 Chinese workers kidnapped by Bedouin released
02/01/2012 UN-SYRIA
UN deadlock over Syria. Russia and China block Arab League plan
01/31/2012 EGYPT
Islamists win election again, military might leave in May
01/31/2012 SAUDI ARABIA
Thirty-five christians arrested, beaten and insulted for praying in Saudi Arabia
01/31/2012 SYRIA
West and the Arab League to press Moscow for a UN resolution that will stop Assad
Editor's choices
CHINA - VATICAN
Msgr. Savio Hon: Freedom for arrested bishops and priests, is also good for China
by Bernardo CervelleraEven if the government does not give answers or to the Holy See, or diplomats, or to friends of the Vatican and China, it is important that "no one forgets about them." The Chinese government's official response when asked is always: "We do not know." "We need to pray first," "but we must also appeal to those who are holding them."
CHINA - VATICAN
Appeal: Bishops and priests disappeared or in prison, home for the Chinese New Year
by Bernardo CervelleraDuring the Year of the Dragon, AsiaNews asks President Hu Jintao and ambassador Ding Wei for the release of three bishops and six Chinese priests who have disappeared in police custody or are in forced labour camps.
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02/03/2012 INDIA
Nun may be arrested for "desecrating" Hindu objects
by Nirmala Carvalho
02/04/2012 INDONESIA
Central Java, Catholic Church celebrates a boom in vocations
by Mathias Hariyadi
02/09/2012 EGYPT
Alexandria: forced eviction of 62 Coptic families by the Salafis
02/04/2012 PHILIPPINES
Mindanao, Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah leaders killed in a raid
02/08/2012 PHILIPPINES
Death toll from Negros and Cebu earthquake rises to 48 dead and 92 missing
02/08/2012 CHINA-VATICAN
What is the true good of the Church in China
by Card. Joseph Zen Ze-kiun
02/05/2012 VATICAN
Against disease, which is evil’s doing, we must have faith in God’s love, pope says
02/04/2012 CHINA - SUDAN
China "ready for anything" to free workers abducted in South Sudan
02/03/2012 ASIA
1.24 million deaths from malaria: twice those estimated by the WHO
02/04/2012 CHINA - GERMANY
Beijing vetoes Merkel, a sign of China’s weakness and fear

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